# Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions!

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42>\
**Category:** The Bunker\
**Created:** [January 3, 2013, 3:04am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42 "2013-01-03T03:04:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Derpislav](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/derpislav/32/1118_2.png) [@Derpislav](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Derpislav)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2014, 12:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5082 "2014-11-03T12:05:48Z")

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Is there a way to stop my game from changing it’s language? I’ve set the config file to en, I’ve deleted all the language files but english…  
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Your lewa noga feels chilly.

Because of the translation I can’t even read the key setup for some options like switching unarmed style or from semi to full auto. It gets frustrating to have the wikia page opened at all times, with a PC as slow as mine…

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**Author:** ![Zireael](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/zireael/32/956_2.png) [@Zireael](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zireael)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2014, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5083 "2014-11-03T14:05:26Z")

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Check the options, pick English, save options, quit, restart? For me, it always worked…

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**Author:** ![Robik](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/robik/32/1349_2.png) [@Robik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Robik)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2014, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5084 "2014-11-03T14:07:40Z")

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I always delete entire lang folder.

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**Author:** ![Arek\_PL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5085 "2014-11-03T17:20:38Z")

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> [@Robik](#):
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> I always delete entire lang folder.

best way, if someone saw this game probaly know english too and translations what i saw are realy outdated

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**Author:** ![Snaaty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e495f1/32.png) [@Snaaty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Snaaty)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2014, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5086 "2014-11-03T20:46:18Z")

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> best way, if someone saw this game probaly know english too and translations what i saw are realy outdated

I believe Russian and German are pretty decent (at least for the german one I can say that the translations seem correct).

Still, I prefer playing the game in english, just because I play every game in English.

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**Author:** ![Carsonjo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Carsonjo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Carsonjo)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2014, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5087 "2014-11-03T22:18:31Z")

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So I generated a map with size 8 cities, and decided I didn’t want to keep the evac shelter as my base. So I’ve been running around the city for 4 days now, (though it’s felt like an eternity since I rarely get to sleep) and having looted 2 gun stores and obtained a working vehicle, I kinda want a stationary base to rest at before my luck runs out. Any suggestions? I’ve considered a garage, so I could safely work on my car, but they have that row of windows that you can’t close. I could just board them up, but was wondering if there were any other options. I haven’t located a fire station, so those are off the table. Main requirement is not too many windows, and preferably a safe place to store my car. Any ideas?

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**Author:** ![Robik](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/robik/32/1349_2.png) [@Robik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Robik)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2014, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5088 "2014-11-03T22:30:15Z")

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Fire station

> [@Carsonjo](#):
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> … I haven’t located a fire station, so those are off the table. …

Crap!

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**Author:** ![Caprice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@Caprice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Caprice)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2014, 11:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5089 "2014-11-03T23:04:05Z")

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> [@Carsonjo](#):
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> I could just board them up, but was wondering if there were any other options. I haven’t located a fire station, so those are off the table. Main requirement is not too many windows, and preferably a safe place to store my car. Any ideas?

No firestation, huh?

One option would be one of the twin houses - one of the two sides will reliably have a bedroom with no windows, and they’ve got fireplaces as well, though there’s no room for a car.

I’m pretty sure the garages on the houses that have them are sealed and windowless as well; while you’d have to put up with poor-quality bedding, those probably fit your requirements best.

Alas, you can’t pick either of those two locations out from the map - you’d have to go looking for them.

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**Author:** ![Carsonjo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Carsonjo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Carsonjo)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2014, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5090 "2014-11-03T23:12:03Z")

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I think I saw a house with a garage somewhere nearby, but I didn’t check it out. I guess I’ll go look for it. Thanks!

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**Author:** ![TheFlame52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/theflame52/32/247_2.png) [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5091 "2014-11-04T14:58:09Z")

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House with garage is great. They have enough space in the garage to fit all but the biggest rolling fortresses. The Solar Roller VI, sans ram, is stashed in one right now. The garage only has one door to barricade, but in my case I replaced it with a metal door.

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**Author:** ![Arek\_PL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2014, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5092 "2014-11-04T15:22:00Z")

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realy good place is sewage plant, replace front windows and doors with metal doors and you have small garage for small car

but after zanimals spawn has ben nerfed its good to be outside town (evac shelter, farm, mainson)

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**Author:** ![TheFlame52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/theflame52/32/247_2.png) [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2014, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5093 "2014-11-04T16:35:27Z")

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Is a sheathed knife used to butcher? I know they can be used in crafting recipes.

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**Author:** ![Robik](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/robik/32/1349_2.png) [@Robik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Robik)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2014, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5094 "2014-11-04T16:38:41Z")

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> [@TheFlame52](#):
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> Is a sheathed knife used to butcher? I know they can be used in crafting recipes.

Seems like yes, I tried to sheath every knife and butchering still works.

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**Author:** ![Urist\_McKoga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/85f322/32.png) [@Urist\_McKoga](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Urist_McKoga)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2014, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5095 "2014-11-04T16:40:13Z")

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Ya, the only drawback i see in sheathing is you need to un-sheath to cut things (but you can still butcher). Can someone tell me about the butchering quality?

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**Author:** ![Robik](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/robik/32/1349_2.png) [@Robik](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Robik)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2014, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5096 "2014-11-04T16:41:23Z")

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> [@Urist McKoga](#):
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> Can someone tell me about the butchering quality?

Higher number, faster butchering.

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**Author:** ![Raskulle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/raskulle/32/368_2.png) [@Raskulle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Raskulle)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2014, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5097 "2014-11-04T18:14:45Z")

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I see why the the electric saw (on) has a butcher of 60 now.  
Speed vs quality rofl.

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**Author:** ![Raskulle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/raskulle/32/368_2.png) [@Raskulle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Raskulle)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2014, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5098 "2014-11-04T18:18:20Z")

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What does “telefrag” mean.

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**Author:** ![TheFlame52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/theflame52/32/247_2.png) [@TheFlame52](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheFlame52)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5099 "2014-11-04T18:19:04Z")

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> [@Raskulle](#):
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> What does “telefrag” mean.

It’s when an enemy is teleported into another enemy, killing them both.

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**Author:** ![FunsizeNinja123](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/funsizeninja123/32/118_2.png) [@FunsizeNinja123](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FunsizeNinja123)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2014, 9:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5100 "2014-11-04T21:58:17Z")

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[quote=“Raskulle, post:5097, topic:42”]I see why the the electric saw (on) has a butcher of 60 now.  
Speed vs quality rofl.[/quote]

Butchering quality is speed and amount-of-meat IIRC

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**Author:** ![Coolthulhu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/coolthulhu/32/2446_2.png) [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2014, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/tips-tricks-and-newb-questions/42/5101 "2014-11-05T00:15:34Z")

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Butchering quality weakly affects speed (1 turn for every 20 points, minimum 2.5 turns), but it seems to only affect number of results when it’s negative.

game.cpp: game::complete\_butcher has the formula.  
In short: survival matters a lot, dex a little, str only if it’s below 4 (but then a lot) and butchering quality only if it’s below 0 (but then also rather strongly).

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